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Coming out of the COVID pandemic, airlines are bracing for a wave of passengers that will, ideally, revive the struggling travel industry. In this conversation with United CEO Scott Kirby, Walter Isaacson will dive into the goals of a company recently in the news for its next big bet — supersonic jets — but also for its commitment to sustainability. How will we travel into the future?
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